JAPAN: 7-Eleven franchisees sue over promotion row
By: Michael Fitzpatrick | 30 September 2009
Franchisees of Seven-Eleven Japan Co. are suing the Japanese convenience retailer over its move to ban discount sales of perishable items.
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Franchisees of Seven-Eleven Japan Co. are suing the Japanese convenience retailer over its move to ban discount sales of perishable items.
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